Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Officer (90C), 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

91 -- WELLHEAD GAS SOL 575-419-97 DUE 061997 POC Denise Boren, Contract Specialist (970) 244-7723, Bonnie Holloway, Contracting Officer (970) 242-0731 X2037 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Grand Junction, Colorado, is soliciting offers for a one-year firm fixed price contract beginning July 1, 1997, for natural gas supplies to be delivered to the VAMC heating plant. If estimated maximum daily requirements are needed contact Public Service Company of Colorado to obtain historical usage. The Government will not make an award under the solicitation unless the price bid represents savings to the Government of at least five (5) percent based on Public Service Company of Colorado's applicable tariff rate or the VAMC's equivalent Btu price of heating oil, whichever is less. The solicitation (IFB) will be available on May 20, 1997. Responsible gas suppliers, must submit a written request for the IFB to the VAMC in Grand Junction, CO, at the address stated above or Fax #970-244-7723. Bid opening date is June 19, 1997. (0120)

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